IBS Guide to Payment Systems and Suppliers

Pressured by the demands of globalisation and the increased expectations of clients, banks all over the world are focusing once more on transaction banking, including payments. This is causing a great deal of analysis, reengineering and, ultimately, investment. Now in its 2nd edition, the "IBS Guide to Payments Systems and Suppliers" is an essential resource for anyone operating in the payments industry and an excellent reference for any banks setting out on this transformation. This definitive guide encompasses: the background and characteristics of the payments market the drivers for change new payments architectures payments case studies from real projects extensive supplier profiles The detailed supplier profiles cover 30 leading companies and their products, setting out their history, current situation, and their future strategy. Each profile also includes extensive product functionality data, technical specifications and customer details. Taking an independent view of what is happening in the industry and the new payments architectures available, the guide provides the reader with in-depth analysis, including case studies from real projects as a valuable context for the different strategies being adopted by banks.